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Live Oak Erineum Mite

Aceria mackiei

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Sarcoptiformes ›Family: Eriophyidae ›Genus: Aceria

About

Aceria mackiei, previously Eriophyes mackiei, the live oak erineum mite, is an abundant eriophyoid mite that produces leaf-blister galls on coast live oak, interior live oak, huckleberry oak, and canyon live oak. This mite's ability to induce galls in oaks of both the black oak group and the intermediate oak group is unique. The distribution of this arthropod is western North America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Live Oak Erineum Mite?
The scientific name of Live Oak Erineum Mite is Aceria mackiei.
What kingdom does Live Oak Erineum Mite belong to?
Live Oak Erineum Mite belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Live Oak Erineum Mite belong to?
Live Oak Erineum Mite belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Live Oak Erineum Mite belong to?
Live Oak Erineum Mite belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Live Oak Erineum Mite belong to?
Live Oak Erineum Mite belongs to the order Sarcoptiformes.
What family does Live Oak Erineum Mite belong to?
Live Oak Erineum Mite belongs to the family Eriophyidae.
What genus does Live Oak Erineum Mite belong to?
Live Oak Erineum Mite belongs to the genus Aceria.